Gibson Electric Members Corp. electricity rates
Electric cooperative · Tennessee · SERC region
Gibson Electric Members Corp. is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 29,483 homes in Tennessee. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.96¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 22% less than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Gibson Electric Members Corp. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $69.80 |
| 1,000 kWh | $139.60 |
| 1,500 kWh | $209.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $279.20 |
Gibson Electric Members Corp. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential ratestime-of-use | 2014-06-01 | $20.00 | 10.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Gibson Electric Members Corp. rate history
2015–2025: +28% change in the average residential rate (10.73¢ → 13.71¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2024 | Gibson Electric Members Corp. | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 312 | 260 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 2.71 | 1.88 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 115 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 140 | 162 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Gibson Electric Members Corp.'s counties, customers averaged 88 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 219 | 78 | 13,911 | 2025-07-16 |
| Haywood | 104 | 38 | 1,506 | 2025-06-03 |
| Lauderdale | 59 | 9 | 515 | 2025-04-02 |
| Gibson | 16 | 11 | 309 | 2025-04-03 |
| Weakley | 0 | 0 | 41 | 2025-05-21 |
| Crockett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-01 |
| Dyer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-01 |
| Lake | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-01 |
| Obion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025-01-01 |
Gibson Electric Members Corp. service area
Gibson Electric Members Corp. serves 9 counties in Tennessee and 39 ZIP codes.
Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, Obion, Weakley
Cities: Jackson, Martin, Union City, Brownsville, Humboldt, Milan, Tiptonville, Trenton, Medina, Newbern, Alamo, Bells, Dyer, South Fulton, Halls, Greenfield, Ridgely, Three Way, Troy, Kenton, Rutherford, Obion, Bradford
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Gibson Electric Members Corp. at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | Distribution |
| Commercial rate | 15.65¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 7.43¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $106,106,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 828,341 MWh |
| Peak demand | 217 MW summer · 214 MW winter |
| Line losses | 6.5% |
| Balancing authority | TVA |
| EIA utility ID | 7174 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gibson Electric Members Corp.'s electricity rate?
Gibson Electric Members Corp. residential customers pay an average of 13.96¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 3% above the Tennessee average of 13.56¢ and 22% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Gibson Electric Members Corp. electric bill?
About $185 a month. The average Gibson Electric Members Corp. home uses 1,323 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $140.
How many customers does Gibson Electric Members Corp. have?
Gibson Electric Members Corp. serves 29,483 residential customers and 36,017 customers in total in Tennessee, across 9 counties.
How reliable is Gibson Electric Members Corp.?
In 2024, the average Gibson Electric Members Corp. customer was without power for 5 hr 12 min (SAIDI) over 2.71 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 2 hr 20 min. The Tennessee average was 4 hr 20 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Gibson Electric Members Corp. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Residential rates. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Gibson Electric Members Corp. before making decisions.